What may be a silly question

[warriormonk]

Hey, I'm an african american getting ready to buy my first kilt, and I wondered if that's just a little to wierd. Do you have to be scottish to wear one, or is it enough to have a scottish last name?(mine's Maxwell)

[Big Paul]

from Detroit, Michigan, USA!

Feel free to wear one, just do it with pride!!

[Canuck]

the actor Samuel Jackson does that help?

[cavscout]

Not weird at all. We have kilt wearing people of many ethnicities and races running around here. Asian, Spanish, French, Brazilian, Russian, Norwegian, Dutch, ... it just keeps going

The kilt transcends many barriers for those with the kilted heart

[Galician]

We have several guys in the NY Metro rabble who are African-American, but they do have Scottish heritage.

I, on the other hand, have none! though I do have a Celtic connection.

So I say, wear a kilt in good health if you appreciate it.

My only question is how is a guy with two kids a monk?

[Kerr the Walker]

Go for it man! Comfort, freedom and pride know no nationality.

But beware....it's addictive.

[Sir William]

Welcome and no you don't - though you bear an famous name from the Borders and that should be good enough for anyone.

Years ago, I met a young man in the Bahamas who spoke with the grandest Scottish accent and was named Mac - something or other. If he had worn a kilt instead of shorts I would never have questioned his right to do so.

[BEEDEE]

from coastal North Carolina. There are several African Americans on this forum, you will not be alone.

Brian

[KFCarter]

Welcome from Savannah, GA.

We all have tartan hearts here, no matter our background. Welcome aboard!

[Jock Scot]

Welcome, from Inverness-shire. I am flattered that you should want to wear the kilt, by all means, please do.